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Publisher's Summary
A thousand years ago, the evil Cult of the Dark Flame infiltrated every star system in the galaxy. In the history books the Cult is legendary, its despotic leader a terrible memory.
But for some the Dark Flame still burns. For some, its horrifying power is the ultimate goal. All that is required is for the right people to be in the wrong place and time...
An archaeologist and his robot are on the poisonous world of Marran Alpha, where they will uncover a hideous relic. The Doctor and Ace are on their way to the deep space research centre Orbos, where Professor Bernice Summerfield is soon to start the countdown to universal Armageddon.
Four acolytes of Evil.
Three mad scientists.
Two companions.
One Doctor.
Cast & Characters
Bernice Summerfield - Lisa Bowerman
Joseph / Victor - Steven Wickam
Remmnex / Villus Krull - Andrew Westfield
Slyde - Michael Praed
Lomar - Hannah Smith
References
- Black Light is defined as not the uv-light.
- The Doctor is sensitive to a parachronic time field.
- The Doctor mentions Chelonians.
Notes
- This is part of Big Finish's Side Step into Virgin Territory.
Continuity
- Black Light as an energy source first appeared in The Mysterious Planet.
- The Cult of the Dark Flame is revisited in the BFBS: The Draconian Rage.
Timeline
- The Dark Flame occurs after The Shadow of the Scourge.
- The Dark Flame takes place during the Virgin New Adventures novels; between All-Consuming Fire and Blood Harvest.